How far is Chicago, IL, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1728 miles / 2781 kilometers / 1502 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (MDW) is 2075 miles / 3340 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 31 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1728.013 miles
- 2780.967 kilometers
- 1501.602 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1724.929 miles
- 2776.004 kilometers
- 1498.922 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from San Diego to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Chicago?
The time difference between San Diego and Chicago is 2 hours. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from San Diego to Chicago generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Airlines flying from San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (MDW)
| Southwest Airlines |